23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Nature "Heart"

This image was taken inside of Lencois Maranhenses National Park. This is the bottom of the dry river called Black River. It is next to the white sand dunes. There are so many different patterns, shapes and colors shown from the river. I am amazed by this particular one-Heart! It looks like the anatomy of sectioned heart with chambers and valves.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2025
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Brazil
Camera: FC8482
Copyright: © liwen tao